Learn French online
Whatever your language goals are, we offer numerous options to learn French independently or with the support of an instructor. In addition to a flexible schedule, we can tailor the content of your online French lessons to be relevant to your work, interests and learning goals.
Throughout your language course, there are regular milestones at which point you can assess whether you are on track or whether you should access additional support. This enables you to achieve even faster learning, as well as optimize your learning process as you progress.
Choose the format of online French training
Who can learn with our online French lessons?
Travelers
Get ready for adventures abroad with classes you can take from anywhere.
Busy professionals
Master business French and fit learning around your work schedule.
Anyone who wants flexibility
Set your own pace and enjoy a comfortable learning environment with online instruction.
OOnline French lessons available for all levels
We offer online French classes for all levels, so you can learn exactly what you need.
Beginner French courses | Intermediate French courses | Advanced and professional French courses | |
Description | Beginner courses equip you with the essentials to navigate everyday situations and start building a strong foundation in French. | Intermediate courses help you confidently converse in social and professional settings, discussing familiar topics with ease. | Advanced and professional courses refine your skills for smooth, spontaneous conversations in any setting. Master the nuances of grammar and vocabulary to express yourself flawlessly. |
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How you'll learn with our online French lessons
Step 1
Read about all the different online French courses we offer.
Step 2
Contact us to help you determine your level of fluency and the program that best suits your needs and goals.
Step 3
Sign up for online French training with us.
Step 4
Study and practice with the help of a native-fluent instructor.
Step 5
Receive feedback and work on your progress.
How learning French online with Berlitz France works
Online French test preparation and French language certifications
You can prepare for several internationally recognized language exams online with us. Many official language tests can also be taken directly on-site at one of our language centers in France.
Description | Preparation course | Testing | |
Bright | Bright is a standardized test widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world for those looking to study or work in French-speaking countries. | ✓ | ✓ |
CLOE | The CLOE test evaluates your language skills in a professional context and is valued by employers seeking candidates with strong communication skills. | ✓ | ✓ |
LILATE | Through role-playing exercises with a native speaker, the LILATE videoconference language test evaluates your communication skills in real-world business scenarios. | ✓ | ✓ |
LEVELTEL | LEVELTEL is a certification that assesses the ability to interact in a second language in professional and para-professional contexts. It defines the level of performance in the 5 skills based on the CEFR grid: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, continuous writing expression, speaking expression, and oral interaction. | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to start learning French online, you can follow the steps below:
- Check out all the different online French courses Berlitz France offers.
- Choose whether you want to learn online in a group or take a private online language course, or if you'd rather go for our self-study courses. You can also take intensive language classes online.
- Contact us to determine your current language level during a language test with one of our instructors. To get an estimate of your level you can also complete our online placement test.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking French from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly.
You can easily find the best online French courses in France. First, you need to determine your learning styles and preferred schedule.
- ideal online French courses for busy people: private online classes focus on your specific goals and can be rescheduled to your availability
- online French classes for socializing: our group online courses allow you to practice with your peers and make new friends
- best online French courses for the fastest results: intensive online classes will improve your skills by 1 Berlitz level a week
- online lessons for kids and teens: younger learners can practice French in an interactive and supportive environment
Yes, you can attend your online French training from wherever you might be. You only need a stable internet connection.
If you want to learn French on your own, you can take self-study courses with Berlitz. We offer two self-paced study programs, which make language learning comfortable and accessible at the same time:
Berlitz Flex: Learn at your own pace, practice on-demand activities on our online learning portal and receive one-on-one coaching from an instructor.
Berlitz Connect: A self-paced training program that is tailored to your specific interests and preferred topics, featuring numerous interactive exercises, a pronunciation trainer, a memorization tool, and much more.
To attend our online French classes, you only need a laptop or computer and a stable internet connection.
You can easily access our class recordings but only with a secure internet connection.
With our online French course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situation.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking French.
- Learn to navigate in both familiar and new environments.
- Develop your confidence in using French in everyday conversations.